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Saturday Night Live (season 41)
The forty-first season of the NBC comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' premiered on October 3, 2015, during the 2015–2016 television season. The season premiered on October 3, 2015, with host & musical guest Miley Cyrus and concluded on May 21, 2016 with host Fred Armisen and musical guest Courtney Barnett. Kate McKinnon won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in this season. Cast After two consecutive seasons with higher-than-average levels of cast turnover, no major changes occurred prior to this season; the entire cast of the 2014–2015 season returned. Prior to the start of the season, comedian Jon Rudnitsky of The Groundlings joined the show as a featured player. Beck Bennett, Colin Jost, Kyle Mooney and Sasheer Zamata were upgraded to repertory status, while Michael Che, Pete Davidson, and Leslie Jones remained as featured players. Announcer Darrell Hammond appeared in several episodes. After Taran Killam pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturday Night Live (season 40)
''Saturday Night Live'' premiered its fortieth season during the 2014–15 television season on NBC. The season premiered on September 27, 2014, with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande and came to a conclusion on May 16, 2015, with host Louis C.K. and musical guest Rihanna. Former cast member Darrell Hammond succeeded Don Pardo, who had died in August, as the show's new announcer. The premiere included an interstitial photograph of Pardo – ''SNL''s announcer since it premiered in 1975 (with the exception of season 7 and episode 14 of season 21 – where Hammond took his place). Cast As part of an ongoing rebuilding process, which executive producer Lorne Michaels indicated would result in cast changes for the 2014–15 season, a number of those changes were announced prior to the start of the season. Longtime cast member Nasim Pedrad, who had been on the show for five seasons since 2009, announced her departure in June 2014, as she was to star on the Lorne Micha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Jones (comedian)
Annette "Leslie" Jones Additional July 31, 2017. (born September 7, 1967) is an American comedian and actress who was a cast member and writer on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2014 to 2019 and currently the host of ''Supermarket Sweep''. Jones has been a featured performer at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal and the Aspen Comedy Festival. In 2010, her one-hour comedy special, ''Problem Child'', was broadcast on Showtime (TV network), Showtime. Jones starred in ''Ghostbusters (2016 film), Ghostbusters'' (2016) as Patty Tolan. In 2017 and 2018, Jones was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on ''Saturday Night Live''. Early life Jones was born on September 7, 1967, in Memphis, Tennessee. She had a younger brother, Rodney Keith Jones (1971–2009). Her father was in the United States Army, and her family relocated frequently. Her family moved to Los Angeles, when her father took a job at Stevie Wonder's radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (shorter UCB Theatre) is an American improvisational theatre company and training center founded by the Upright Citizens Brigade troupe members Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, UCB had locations in the New York City neighborhoods of Hell's Kitchen and the East Village, and on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. UCB was located in Chelsea West 26th Street location from April 2003 until November 2017, after which it moved to Hell's Kitchen, 555 West 42nd Street in December 2017. The second NYC theatre located in the East Village opened in 2011, and the Los Angeles expansion started in 2014. Members of the Upright Citizens Brigade originally trained with Del Close at Chicago's ImprovOlympic where they created their signature ''ASSSSCAT'' show, the success of which led to the troupe founding the UCB Theatre in New York City. Philosophy The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Training Center teache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weekend Update
''Weekend Update'' is a ''Saturday Night Live'' sketch and satirical news program that comments on and parodies current events. It is the show's longest-running recurring sketch, having been on since the show's first broadcast, and is typically presented in the middle of the show immediately after the first musical performance. Historically, one or two of the players are cast in the role of news anchor, presenting gag news items based on current events and acting as hosts for occasional editorials, commentaries, or other performances by other cast members or guests. In modern times, dedicated anchors are chosen among writing staff, often lead writers, in lieu of cast or featured players. Chevy Chase has said that ''Weekend Update'' which he started as anchor in 1975 paved the way for comedic news shows like ''The Daily Show'' and ''The Colbert Report''. History ''Weekend Update'' (1975–1981) Chevy Chase (1975–1976) ''Weekend Update'' was created by original anchor Chevy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson (; born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. He has been a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' since 2003, making him the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history. He was also the first regular cast member born after the show's premiere in 1975. He starred on the NBC sitcom ''Kenan'' (2021–2022). Thompson began his acting career in the early 1990s, and was an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series ''All That'', where he often collaborated with co-star Kel Mitchell. In 1996, they began starring in their own sitcom ''Kenan & Kel'' (1996–2000). Thompson also had roles in ''The Mighty Ducks'' franchise, ''Good Burger'', and as the title character in the 2004 film ''Fat Albert''. He has been nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on ''SNL'', winning once. He is ranked at No. 88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Early life Thompson was born on May 10, 1978 in Columbus, Oh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecily Strong
Cecily Legler Strong (born February 8, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. Strong is most notable for being a cast member of ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2012 to 2022. She is also the longest-tenured female cast member in the show's history. Strong was hired for ''SNL'' while doing improv at The Second City in Chicago, where she moved after graduating from CalArts. She currently has a starring role in the Apple TV+ musical comedy series ''Schmigadoon!'' (2021–present), which she also co-produces. Her other roles include voice work on ''The Awesomes'' (2013–2015), supporting roles in films like ''Ghostbusters'', ''The Meddler'', and '' The Female Brain''. She hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2015. Her first book, the memoir ''This Will All Be Over Soon'', was published in 2021. For her work on ''Saturday Night Live'', she was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 72nd and 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Early l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Moynihan
Bobby Moynihan (born January 31, 1977) is an American actor, comedian and writer who was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2008 until 2017. He also voiced Louie Duck on Disney's ''DuckTales'' from 2017 to 2021, Panda in ''We Bare Bears'' from 2015 to 2020, and Hal the Dog in the PBS Kids series ''Nature Cat'' since 2015. He has also starred in animated films such as '' Monsters University'' (2013) and ''The Secret Life of Pets'' (2016) and its 2019 sequel. He portrayed Jayden Kwapis on the sitcom ''Mr. Mayor'' and the manatee Loafy in the 2020 show of the same name of which he is also the creator, executive producer, director and writer. Career Moynihan frequently performed with the Derrick Comedy sketch group and appeared in many of their popular internet videos and various projects. He also filmed a supporting role in the group's feature film ''Mystery Team'', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009 before a limited theatrical release. In mid-200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aidy Bryant
Aidan Mackenzy Bryant (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on the late-night variety series ''Saturday Night Live'' (2012–2022), beginning in season 38, and leaving at the end of season 47. For her work on the series, she has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, including two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her other work includes a voice role in the animated series ''Danger & Eggs'' (2017) and the Netflix adult animated series ''Human Resources''. She played a starring role in the sitcom '' Shrill'' (2019–2021); for the latter, she also served as writer and executive producer and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Early life Bryant was born in Phoenix, the daughter of Georganne (née Vinall) and Tom Bryant. Her mother owns a boutique called Shop Frances in Phoenix. Bryant is of English, Irish, and German descent. She has one bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Bayer
Vanessa Bayer (born November 14, 1981) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for being a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2010 to 2017, which earned her an Emmy nomination. She co-created, co-executive produces, and has the lead role in the Showtime (TV network), Showtime comedy ''I Love That for You'', which is loosely based on her experience as a survivor of childhood leukemia. Bayer has appeared in such films as ''Trainwreck (film), Trainwreck'' (2015), ''Office Christmas Party'' (2016), ''Carrie Pilby (film), Carrie Pilby'' (2016), ''Ibiza (film), Ibiza'' (2018), and ''Wander Darkly'' (2020). Early life Bayer was born in Orange, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, and raised in nearby Moreland Hills, Ohio, Moreland Hills.Moynihan, Rob. "''SNL''s Fab Four", ''TV Guide'', March 7, 2011, Pages 44-45 She is the daughter of Carolyn and Todd Bayer. Bayer's family is Jewish, and she has stated that her Jewish upbringing "influenced [her] life and comedy". She h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturday Night Live (season 36)
The thirty-sixth season of ''Saturday Night Live'', an American sketch comedy series, originally aired in the United States on NBC between September 25, 2010, and May 21, 2011. This season also debuted a new animated feature voiced by former ''SNL'' cast members, called "Greetings from American America", created by former ''SNL'' head writer Fred Wolf. Long-time announcer Don Pardo announced that he would pre-record his parts from his home in Arizona rather than perform live in New York City. Cast Before the start of the season, Will Forte Orville Willis Forte IV ( ; born June 17, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Forte is known for being a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' (2002–2010), a recurring character on the show leading to a feature film ada ... left the show after a total of eight seasons from Saturday Night Live (season 28), 2002 to Saturday Night Live (season 35), 2010. Featured player Jenny Slate was let go from the show after one s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Pharoah
Jared Antonio Farrow (born October 14, 1987), better known by his stage name Jay Pharoah, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and impressionist. Pharoah was a cast member on NBC's sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2010 to 2016. In 2015, he was ranked the 55th greatest ''Saturday Night Live'' cast member by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine. Early life Pharoah was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. He began performing impersonations at age six and cites Gilbert Gottfried's character Iago in ''Aladdin'' as his first voice, explaining, "My father put me in a talent competition a couple of months later, and out of the whole thing I got fifth place." In 2005, Pharoah graduated from Indian River High School in Chesapeake. One of his characters, Principal Daniel Frye, is heavily influenced by IRHS's former principal, James Frye. Pharoah studied business at Tidewater Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. Career Pharoah has been performing stand-up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson Clinton ( né Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He previously served as governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1983 to 1992, and as attorney general of Arkansas from 1977 to 1979. A member of the Democratic Party, Clinton became known as a New Democrat, as many of his policies reflected a centrist "Third Way" political philosophy. He is the husband of Hillary Clinton, who was a senator from New York from 2001 to 2009, secretary of state from 2009 to 2013 and the Democratic nominee for president in the 2016 presidential election. Clinton was born and raised in Arkansas and attended Georgetown University. He received a Rhodes Scholarship to study at University College, Oxford and later graduated from Yale Law School. He met Hillary Rodham at Yale; they married in 1975. After graduating from law school, Clinton returned to Arkansas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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